MENA 2024 Recordings-Diabetes and Obesity

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Today's session aimed to introduce a new definition of obesity, spearheaded by the Lancet Commission on Clinical Obesity and involving 57 global leaders. This redefinition seeks to move beyond traditional BMI metrics, focusing on a more holistic diagnostic approach, similar to criteria used in diagnosing other medical conditions. This transition emphasizes the patient's overall health, comorbidities, and manageable weight loss for health benefits.<br /><br />The discussion highlighted the interlink between obesity and type 2 diabetes, exploring the evolving use of GLP-1 therapies, initially approved for diabetes, and now pivotal in managing obesity. These therapies are shown to offer cardiovascular and renal benefits, enhancing diabetes management. Efforts are also being made to address the unique challenges of obesity in type 1 diabetes, stressing the need for inclusive research and tailored therapeutic approaches. The session underscored the importance of unified, educated approaches to tackling obesity and diabetes, promoting certifications for healthcare teams in understanding and managing these conditions effectively.

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Dr. Ebaa Al Ozairi

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obesity redefinition

BMI metrics

GLP-1 therapies

type 2 diabetes

cardiovascular benefits

healthcare certification